Zaffai and the Tempests
$0.21
$0.21Legendary Creature — Human Bard Sorcerer
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1686
Current Rank
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaffai and the Tempests.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Uncover the Moon-Letters+2% Synergy
$0.36
Valeria Richards, Precocious+1% Synergy
$1.01
Multiversal Incursion+1% Synergy
$1.99
The Scarlet Witch+0% Synergy
$0.45
Stark Industries0% Synergy
$0.20
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaffai and the Tempests's abilities and overall game plan.
Wisdom of Ages+42% Synergy
$0.28
Time Stretch+40% Synergy
$5.10
Mnemonic Deluge+40% Synergy
$8.12
Improvisation Capstone+39% Synergy
$11.38
Apex of Power+39% Synergy
$1.18
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+39% Synergy
$0.25
Aminatou's Augury+38% Synergy
$0.40
Rapturous Moment+35% Synergy
$0.27
Molten-Core Maestro+34% Synergy
$0.53
Hit the Mother Lode+34% Synergy
$0.67
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Prismari, the Inspiration+29% Synergy
$4.44
Hexing Squelcher+23% Synergy
$21.41
Seething Song+23% Synergy
$12.52
Mana Geyser+22% Synergy
$1.25
Big Score+16% Synergy
$0.39
Archmage Emeritus+12% Synergy
$0.61
Storm-Kiln Artist+8% Synergy
$1.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse0% Synergy
$3.82
Frantic Search-4% Synergy
$1.92
Counterspell-7% Synergy
$3.87
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Force of Will+10% Synergy
$59.26
Jeska's Will+7% Synergy
$41.42
Ancient Tomb+6% Synergy
$134.58
Mana Vault+6% Synergy
$118.26
Mystical Tutor+5% Synergy
$16.16
Rhystic Study+4% Synergy
$70.10
Underworld Breach0% Synergy
$10.68
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
$55.41
Gamble-4% Synergy
$16.95
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$39.56
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Blazing Firesinger+28% Synergy
$0.32
Displacer Kitten+27% Synergy
$30.69
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor+27% Synergy
$1.83
Abstract Paintmage+23% Synergy
$0.23
Colorstorm Stallion+21% Synergy
$0.54
Thunderdrum Soloist+19% Synergy
$0.29
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$2.40
Vivi Ornitier+13% Synergy
$37.43
Spectacular Skywhale+13% Synergy
$0.20
Rootha, Mastering the Moment+13% Synergy
$0.37
Muse Seeker+12% Synergy
$0.25
Harmonized Trio+12% Synergy
$0.77
Hydro-Channeler+12% Synergy
$0.27
Prismari Pianist+11% Synergy
$0.35
Tackle Artist+11% Synergy
$0.13
The Dawning Archaic+10% Synergy
$1.28
Elemental Mascot+9% Synergy
$0.13
Pigment Wrangler+9% Synergy
$0.18
Treasonous Ogre+8% Synergy
$19.61
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+8% Synergy
$0.22
Thassa's Oracle+8% Synergy
$20.91
Zealous Lorecaster+8% Synergy
$0.13
Stormcatch Mentor+7% Synergy
$0.32
Goblin Glasswright+7% Synergy
$0.13
Expressive Firedancer+7% Synergy
$0.07
Leitmotif Composer+7% Synergy
$0.26
The Emperor of Palamecia+7% Synergy
$0.32
Dirgur Focusmage+6% Synergy
$0.29
Galazeth Prismari+5% Synergy
$0.39
Exhibition Tidecaller+5% Synergy
$0.51
Ashling, Rekindled+5% Synergy
$1.04
Alania, Divergent Storm+5% Synergy
$0.39
Electro, Assaulting Battery+5% Synergy
$5.78
Emeritus of Conflict+4% Synergy
$1.30
Emeritus of Ideation+4% Synergy
$5.45
Goblin Electromancer+3% Synergy
$0.25
Archmage of Runes+3% Synergy
$3.10
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+2% Synergy
$42.33
Simian Spirit Guide+2% Synergy
$3.23
Faerie Mastermind+2% Synergy
$12.70
Ashling, Flame Dancer+2% Synergy
$5.36
Dualcaster Mage+1% Synergy
$4.42
Laboratory Maniac+1% Synergy
$2.39
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.60
Veyran, Voice of Duality+0% Synergy
$1.50
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$1.03
Guttersnipe-3% Synergy
$0.50
Birgi, God of Storytelling-3% Synergy
$31.10
Talrand, Sky Summoner-5% Synergy
$1.61
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-11% Synergy
$5.66
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai and the Tempests safe.
Nexus of Fate+33% Synergy
$5.20
Pyretic Ritual+21% Synergy
$4.95
Magma Opus+18% Synergy
$0.26
Prismari Charm+18% Synergy
$0.32
Return the Favor+17% Synergy
$0.90
Mana Drain+12% Synergy
$56.60
Traumatic Critique+12% Synergy
$0.65
Essence Scatter+11% Synergy
$0.19
Quick Study+9% Synergy
$0.18
Prismari Command+9% Synergy
$0.30
Divergent Equation+8% Synergy
$0.25
Flashback+8% Synergy
$4.31
Disdainful Stroke+8% Synergy
$0.23
Vibrant Outburst+8% Synergy
$0.26
Homesickness+8% Synergy
$0.16
Stress Dream+7% Synergy
$0.15
Desperate Ritual+7% Synergy
$6.71
Spell Pierce+7% Synergy
$0.31
Chase Inspiration+7% Synergy
$0.16
Brush Off+7% Synergy
$0.24
Choreographed Sparks+7% Synergy
$0.28
Galvanic Iteration+6% Synergy
$0.25
Swan Song+5% Synergy
$10.22
Narset's Reversal+4% Synergy
$2.37
Unexpected Windfall+4% Synergy
$3.94
Dig Through Time+4% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Sculpt+4% Synergy
$1.16
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$18.04
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
$6.78
Abrade+3% Synergy
$0.33
Pact of Negation+3% Synergy
$18.05
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
Force of Negation+2% Synergy
$51.23
Red Elemental Blast+1% Synergy
$14.74
Brain Freeze+1% Synergy
$3.87
Flusterstorm+0% Synergy
$8.96
Deflecting Swat+0% Synergy
$68.54
Mental Misstep+0% Synergy
$8.96
Aetherize-1% Synergy
$0.58
Lightning Bolt-4% Synergy
$0.79
Snap-4% Synergy
$3.72
Arcane Denial-4% Synergy
$1.59
Reality Shift-4% Synergy
$0.30
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.81
Rapid Hybridization-7% Synergy
$1.25
Negate-9% Synergy
$0.20
Brainstorm-11% Synergy
$1.43
Chaos Warp-13% Synergy
$0.31
Consider-13% Synergy
$0.28
Opt-17% Synergy
$0.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai and the Tempests's game plan and control the board.
Expropriate+32% Synergy
$15.03
Call Forth the Tempest+32% Synergy
$35.06
Enter the Infinite+31% Synergy
$7.29
Solve the Equation+23% Synergy
$3.41
Stock Up+22% Synergy
$1.20
Sea Gate Restoration+21% Synergy
$36.33
Rise of the Eldrazi+21% Synergy
$27.59
Insurrection+19% Synergy
$10.28
Dance with Calamity+17% Synergy
$0.32
Splatter Technique+17% Synergy
$0.28
Beacon of Tomorrows+16% Synergy
$3.43
Seize the Spoils+15% Synergy
$0.27
Volcanic Vision+15% Synergy
$0.49
Mizzix's Mastery+15% Synergy
$9.71
Temporal Mastery+15% Synergy
$4.78
Temporal Manipulation+15% Synergy
$12.65
Visionary's Dance+12% Synergy
$0.17
Echocasting Symposium+12% Synergy
$3.69
Personal Tutor+10% Synergy
$6.34
Brass's Bounty+10% Synergy
$0.54
Temporal Trespass+10% Synergy
$3.22
Capture of Jingzhou+10% Synergy
$9.97
Expressive Iteration+10% Synergy
$0.25
Blatant Thievery+10% Synergy
$5.44
Flow State+10% Synergy
$1.65
Clone Legion+9% Synergy
$2.71
Alrund's Epiphany+9% Synergy
$3.29
Artistic Process+9% Synergy
$0.18
Time Warp+9% Synergy
$5.09
Karn's Temporal Sundering+9% Synergy
$1.77
Sleight of Hand+7% Synergy
$0.31
Steal the Show+7% Synergy
$0.26
Part the Waterveil+7% Synergy
$1.14
Rousing Refrain+7% Synergy
$0.32
Creative Technique+6% Synergy
$0.25
Procrastinate+6% Synergy
$0.15
Abstract Performance+6% Synergy
$0.19
Surge to Victory+5% Synergy
$0.29
Furygale Flocking+5% Synergy
$0.26
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+3% Synergy
$12.50
Wheel of Fortune+1% Synergy
$2249.22
Treasure Cruise+1% Synergy
$0.31
Rite of Flame+0% Synergy
$5.77
Crackle with Power-1% Synergy
$8.02
Blasphemous Act-3% Synergy
$0.83
Strike It Rich-5% Synergy
$3.79
Windfall-9% Synergy
$5.07
Ponder-9% Synergy
$1.97
Preordain-11% Synergy
$0.60
Faithless Looting-15% Synergy
$0.44
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sapphire Medallion+13% Synergy
$7.42
Ruby Medallion+12% Synergy
$13.21
Diary of Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.26
Mindsplice Apparatus+2% Synergy
$1.27
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
$4.65
The One Ring-1% Synergy
$111.29
Isochron Scepter-1% Synergy
$11.54
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$4.49
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
$2.20
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+13% Synergy
$1.08
Sunbird's Invocation+10% Synergy
$0.37
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.59
Shark Typhoon+7% Synergy
$1.70
Arcane Bombardment+7% Synergy
$5.80
Swarm Intelligence+5% Synergy
$0.40
Omniscience+4% Synergy
$6.30
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$3.13
Rite of the Dragoncaller+1% Synergy
$4.03
Mystic Remora+0% Synergy
$13.04
Propaganda-4% Synergy
$2.57
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai and the Tempests to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Crackling Wit-3% Synergy
$14.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mistrise Village+12% Synergy
$8.66
Skycoach Waypoint+11% Synergy
$0.22
Mystic Sanctuary+10% Synergy
$1.23
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+7% Synergy
$0.88
City of Traitors+3% Synergy
$534.39
Urza's Saga+3% Synergy
$40.25
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$9.16
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
$0.29
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.27
Otawara, Soaring City+1% Synergy
$28.73
Reliquary Tower+0% Synergy
$4.96
Desolate Lighthouse-2% Synergy
$0.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Resonating Lute+35% Synergy
$1.48
Tablet of Discovery+23% Synergy
$2.39
Thran Dynamo+19% Synergy
$4.94
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
$0.40
Potioner's Trove+8% Synergy
$0.19
Gilded Lotus+6% Synergy
$0.60
Grim Monolith+5% Synergy
$470.98
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
$1.07
Talisman of Creativity+4% Synergy
$1.45
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.32
Mox Diamond+2% Synergy
$1131.80
Chrome Mox+2% Synergy
$164.83
Hedron Archive+2% Synergy
$0.23
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.92
Lion's Eye Diamond+1% Synergy
$797.61
Midnight Clock+0% Synergy
$0.62
Lotus Petal+0% Synergy
$39.40
Mox Opal0% Synergy
$240.20
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.52
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.30
Fire Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.34
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.59
Sky Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.27
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.74
Izzet Signet-4% Synergy
$0.40
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaffai and the Tempests decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Sea Gate Restoration+21% Synergy
$36.33
Spectacle Summit+16% Synergy
$0.11
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$2.40
Stormcarved Coast+11% Synergy
$2.36
Thundering Falls+8% Synergy
$14.65
Volcanic Island+7% Synergy
Cavern of Souls+6% Synergy
$50.05
Scorched Geyser+6% Synergy
$0.43
Steam Vents+6% Synergy
$10.36
Riverpyre Verge+5% Synergy
$16.62
Scalding Tarn+5% Synergy
$37.50
Turbulent Springs+5% Synergy
$5.96
Gemstone Caverns+5% Synergy
$57.70
City of Brass+4% Synergy
$12.44
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
$0.32
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$18.04
Arid Mesa+3% Synergy
$29.83
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
$6.78
Mana Confluence+3% Synergy
$32.67
Misty Rainforest+3% Synergy
$38.07
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$1.05
Bloodstained Mire+3% Synergy
$17.96
Flooded Strand+3% Synergy
$16.42
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
Polluted Delta+2% Synergy
$19.41
Prismari Campus+1% Synergy
$0.32
Reflecting Pool+1% Synergy
$14.97
Coastal Peak+1% Synergy
$0.28
Wooded Foothills+0% Synergy
$17.05
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
$0.26
Evolving Wilds+0% Synergy
$0.29
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$31.55
Training Center0% Synergy
$17.00
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$1.03
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.09
Cascade Bluffs0% Synergy
$0.40
Island0% Synergy
$0.08
Swiftwater Cliffs-2% Synergy
$0.11
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.25
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$4.53
Ferrous Lake-3% Synergy
$0.30
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$6.68
Riverglide Pathway-3% Synergy
$4.74
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.35
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.34
Frostboil Snarl-4% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower-5% Synergy
$0.28
Sulfur Falls-6% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Epiphany-7% Synergy
$0.31
Izzet Boilerworks-12% Synergy
$0.36
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